
Original Vintage Highley Genuine Leather Watch Strap - Black
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The Original Vintage Highley is very much a staple in the WatchGecko range of leather straps. It’s proven to be incredibly popular among customers and continues to be a top seller. And taking a closer look at it it’s easy to see why…
This is a generous strap in every way. It’s thickly padded (6mm thick at the lug end) and made from the very best Italian vegetable-tanned, full-grain leather. The supple pull-up leather is oiled and will age with grace, picking up patina as it’s worn.
This strap is well-suited to a huge variety of mid-size to large watches, from dive watches to pilot watches; and everyday wear watches. However, for a more subtle fit better suited to slim dress and vintage watches, the Classic Highley may be just what you're looking for...
If you need to remove the quick-release spring bars then you can learn how to easily remove quick-release spring bars in our video.
Key Features
- Handmade.
- Certified genuine vegetable-tanned, full-grain Italian leather.
- Quick-release spring bars.
- Length: 120mm/80mm.
- Thickness: 6mm tapering to 2.5mm at the buckle.
- The strap features a cut edge, finished with colour-matched paint for a seamless finish and to help prevent moisture penetration and improve durability.
- Stamped and etched with the WatchGecko logo for reassurance of genuine quality.
About The Certified Sustainable Italian Leather
The Vintage Highley uses certified vegetable-tanned, full-grain Italian leather produced by a member of the Consorzio Vera Pelle Italiana Conciata Al Vegetale. This consortium of tanneries in Tuscany exclusively uses natural plant-derived tannins and centuries-old techniques to create quality controlled sustainable leathers. As a result, this strap will continue to develop patina and only get better as it wears in and begins to age. We guarantee that we use certified leathers from these tanneries.
Strap Taper
Lug Width | 18mm | 19mm | 20mm | 21mm | 22mm |
Buckle Size | 16mm | 16mm | 16mm | 18mm | 18mm |
Clasp Finish | Polished |
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Clasp Material | Stainless Steel |
Clasp Tongue Width | 1.8mm |
Clasp Type | Pin buckle |
Manufacturer | WatchGecko |
Number of Watches | Genuine Italian Leather, Quick Release Spring Bars |
Other Fittings | Quick-Release Spring Bar Fitted |
Strap Brand | WatchGecko |
Strap Edge Finish | Cut and sealed edges |
Strap Length | 120/80mm |
Strap Lining Material | Genuine Leather |
Strap Material | Leather |
Strap Material Colour | Black |
Strap Material Finish | Natural leather grain |
Strap Material Type | Calf Leather |
Strap Padding Style | Padded |
Strap Style | Padded |
Strap Thickness | 6.0mm |













Size Guide
The ‘lug width’ is simply the internal width measured between the lugs (where the watch strap fits) of the watch.
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